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The Chinese idiom 「薏苡之謗」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

A metaphor for being slandered and wronged.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yì yǐ zhī bàng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yi3 yi5 ji1 pong3

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.